Copying LOG4OM and database to another PC

[G4GNX]

I just bought a new laptop and Id like to be able to copy the current data from a previous PC onto the new one. Is there a quick and easy way to do this?

Also, is it possible to have LOG4OM installed on several different PCs and have the data tracking between them?

[G4POP]

I just bought a new laptop and Id like to be able to copy the current data from a previous PC onto the new one. Is there a quick and easy way to do this?

Also, is it possible to have LOG4OM installed on several different PCs and have the data tracking between them?

Alan,
My apologies for the delay in replying but I have been away for a couple of days.

Simply copy your database file (Something.sqlite) to your new computer and then in Log4OM on the new computer go to File/Open database and open it.

You can see the location of the original file on the old computer at the bottom right of the log4OM window as below:

Capture.JPG (16.96 KiB) Viewed 3075 times

See the section about Dropbox in the user guide to find out about sharing a database between computers.

If you want to set up multiple contest stations where all stations could be accessing the database simultaneously then you need to use a MySQL database.

However for just for sharing the database between several different computers or Windows tablets at different times I would recommend that you stay with the standard SQLite database and use either Dropbox, Google Drive or something similar.

Hope this helps

[G4GNX]

Hi Terry.

No problem with any delay.

I will digest your reply and give it all a try, thanks.

I do run MySQL for a couple of other programs, so it may not be a problem using it for LOG4OM. I'll stick with SQLite for now and see how it goes.

[G4GNX]

Hi Terry.

I managed to setup a profile and import the database. Had a few false starts, probably due to old age, but it's now working on the new laptop.

I'll get to grips with the database sharing soon.